Overtocht van de Engelse en Hannoverse troepen uit Nijmegen naar Lent over de schipbrug over de Waal, 7 november 1794 1794

Dirk Langendijk created this drawing titled, *Crossing of the English and Hanoverian Troops from Nijmegen to Lent over the pontoon bridge over the Waal, 7 November 1794,* using pen in gray ink and brush in gray wash. This detailed scene captures a pivotal moment during the French Revolutionary Wars when English and Hanoverian troops retreated across the Waal River. The landscape is depicted with meticulous detail, while the artist emphasizes the human element—soldiers and civilians caught in the throes of war. Langendijk, known for his military scenes, subtly critiques the chaos and displacement caused by conflict. The crossing becomes a metaphor for the vulnerability of those caught between warring powers. The somber tones of the gray wash evoke a sense of foreboding. The work invites us to reflect on the personal stories embedded within broader historical narratives. It asks us to consider the impact of political events on individual lives and communities.